[Photos] Floods Bring Seasonal Specialties To The Mekong Delta

Words by

October 24, 2014

While few Saigonese smile at the sight of flooded streets, their Mekong Delta brethren welcome high waters with open arms.

Related Articles:

- 5 Unique Markets In The Mekong Delta

- 22 Photos Of 1994 Cần Thơ

- Behold: The Mekong Delta as Viewed from Space

During the fall’s heavy rains, floodwaters are accompanied by an abundance of seasonal treats, creating new sources of income for the Delta’s residents.

[Thanh Nien]

The people behind this story

More from the creators

Reporting, images and ideas from the same contributors

WriterSaigoneerView profile →

From Fine Dining to Comfort Food: Why Chef Thierry Mounon Followed up La Villa with La Fontaine

“Beyond awards or recognition, a restaurant is about welcoming people, creating memories and bringing joy around a table,” explains Chef Thierry Mounon of his decision to expand from French fine dining into comfort food.Aug 27, 20264 min read

Art Exhibition ‘Limerence’ Explores Where Romantic Desire Distorts Into Obsession

Thom Nguyen utilizes portraiture and depictions of mushrooms and organic objects to explore the concept of limerence in a solo exhibition at Permanently Closed Gallery in Thảo Điền, beginning Friday, August 28.Aug 25, 20262 min read

This Suburban Hanoi House Answers 'Yes' to 'How Many Windows Do You Want?'

Do you love the tropical summer? Does bathing in the warmth of the sun spark joy in you? How many windows are enough to solar-power your everyday life? If you, too, are toiling with these existential concerns on a daily basis, perhaps this recent residential project might provide some inspiration.Aug 18, 20262 min read

I Grew up Among Ducks in the Mekong Delta. They Always Remind Me of Home.

In the Latest Issue of 'No One Magazine,' 15 Stories From Vietnam's Queer Communities

The Tết Board Games That Help Foster (and Destroy) Family Relations

But What Even Is an Expat: Unpacking the Highly Contentious Term, in Vietnam and Abroad

Learning to Ngồi Chồm Hổm Is a Simple Way for Anybody to Feel More Vietnamese

From Fine Dining to Comfort Food: Why Chef Thierry Mounon Followed up La Villa with La Fontaine

Art Exhibition ‘Limerence’ Explores Where Romantic Desire Distorts Into Obsession

This Suburban Hanoi House Answers 'Yes' to 'How Many Windows Do You Want?'

I Grew up Among Ducks in the Mekong Delta. They Always Remind Me of Home.

In the Latest Issue of 'No One Magazine,' 15 Stories From Vietnam's Queer Communities

The Tết Board Games That Help Foster (and Destroy) Family Relations

But What Even Is an Expat: Unpacking the Highly Contentious Term, in Vietnam and Abroad

Learning to Ngồi Chồm Hổm Is a Simple Way for Anybody to Feel More Vietnamese

From Fine Dining to Comfort Food: Why Chef Thierry Mounon Followed up La Villa with La Fontaine

Art Exhibition ‘Limerence’ Explores Where Romantic Desire Distorts Into Obsession

This Suburban Hanoi House Answers 'Yes' to 'How Many Windows Do You Want?'